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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 255.90 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 255.90 and 159.76 is: 220.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 255.90 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/255.90 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 255.90 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 40,882.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,882.58/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.18

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